Nonprofit · EIN 86-1660545
FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE
Tax-exempt · PARAMUS, NJ 07653
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $73,405 | $60,062 | $13,343 | $48,875 | $1,531 | $47,344 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $64,597 | $73,327 | -$8,730 | $36,645 | $2,644 | $34,001 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $72,224 | $67,862 | $4,362 | $43,843 | $1,112 | $42,731 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,312
- Program service revenue
- $56,093
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $775
- Other expenses
- $59,287
- Program services (functional)
- $59,237
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,645
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,875
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,531
- Net assets, end of year
- $47,344
- Cash, savings and investments
- $48,875
- Gross receipts
- $73,405
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Fabian | Chair, Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Heidi Toth | Treasurer, Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Stadler Leary | Secretary, Administrative Director | 30 | $0 |
| Michelle Sabella | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Gretchen Leegwater | Director | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Fabian | Chair Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Heidi Toth | Treasurer Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Stadler Leary | Secretary Administative Director | 10 | $0 |
| Michelle Sabella | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Gretchen Leegwater | Director | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Fabian | Chair Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Beth Markert | Treasurer Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Stadler Leary | Secretary Administative Director | 5 | $0 |
| Michelle Carl Bosak | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1011, PARAMUS, NJ 07653-1011
- In care of
- % TAMAR FABIAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Tamar Fabian, Chair, Executive Director
- Phone
- (908) 312-2109
- Return prepared by
- GP ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES
Mission
Animal rescue
Program accomplishments
- Saving adoptable dogs from high-kill shelters and adopting them into loving homes. Our organization has saved 124 dogs in the first year of operationExpenses $26,856
- Vetting and reviving animals in health crisis. We've saved numerous animals with treatable illnesses that without our help would be put down due to the lack of shelter fundingExpenses $31,847
- Reabilitating dogs with behavioral issues and preparing them for adoption. We put time, effort and funds into training less adoptable dogs suffering from past traumasExpenses $534
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1660545
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,875
- Income (IRS master file)
- $73,405
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $73,405 | $60,062 | $48,875 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $64,597 | $73,327 | $36,645 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $72,224 | $67,862 | $43,843 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-1660545).
Questions about FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE is 86-1660545.
- Is FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,405, expenses of $60,062 and total assets of $48,875 at year end.
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